New Safety Protocol

  • All bags/belongings entering the Emergency Department will be searched.  It is suggested that patients only bring necessary items (e.g. Keys, ID, Phones)
  • All Patients entering the Emergency Departments will be Screened via a security wand
  • Patients entering the ED Treatment area will be provided a gown
  • Visitation Update - One visitor per patient (children may have both parents).  Visitors will be subject to wanding and are asked not to bring any belongings into the ED with them.  If they choose to bring in bags they will be subject to a search.
  • At this time, all protocols are not currently in effect at Athol Hospital. Full implementation is planned to begin in the coming days.

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Endocrinology, Nutrition, & Diabetes

Diabetes

Diabetes Self Management Education and Training

Diabetes Questions?

Contact Nutrition Services & Diabetes

978-630-6474

Need More Information About Diabetes?

Contact your healthcare provider or call the Department of Diabetes at the number below.

978-630-6474

Diabetes Self Management Education

Heywood Hospital's Diabetes Education Program is taught by Jeanine Lore, BSN, RN, CDE, Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. The Program is certified by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES), and offers the most qualified educational services to patients in the surrounding area with its dual certification. 

Johns Hopkins Diabetes Guide

Click here to view the Johns Hopkins Diabetes Guide, an online resource. It is accredited by the American Diabetes Association and the Joint Commission of Accredited Hospitals Organization's standards for practice and care.

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Program Overview

Self-management education is an essential component of diabetes treatment. Participants in a ADCES program will be taught self-care skills that will promote better management of his or her diabetes. Through the support of the diabetes health care team and increased knowledge and awareness of diabetes, patients can assume a major part of the responsibility for their diabetes management with a goal of preventing or prolonging the complications of diabetes.

Heywood's DSME Program will teach you the essential skills which will help you optimize your diabetic care and promote lifestyle changes.

Topics covered include:

  • The Basics of Eating
  • Meal Planning
  • Shopping and Label Reading
  • Physical Activity/Exercise
  • Medication Management
  • Blood Sugar Testing/Monitoring
  • High and Low Blood Sugars
  • Stress and Coping
  • Personal Health Habits
  • Long-term Complications
  • Changing Behavior
  • Continuous Glucose Monitoring Education
  • Insulin Pump Management Education

DSME includes an initial evaluation and four 2-hour sessions, either individual consultations or in a class setting, with additional follow-up classes.

How to Get Started

  1. Ask your Doctor for a referral to the Diabetes Education Department at Heywood Hospital
  2. Submit an authorization form from your insurance carrier, if needed
  3. The patient will be contacted and an appointment scheduled. Appointments are available early morning, during the day and early evening hours.
  4. Your Doctor will receive documentation of all visits